On Tue, 2009-07-14 at 04:23 +0100, Nico Morrison wrote:
> Realised that about 30 secs after emailing, thanks for no sarcasm.
> 
> I think I am surprised that Backstage is using a proprietary embedded
> closed-source program for this. I thought it would be an open-source
> app.
> 
> I do not trust Google, nor Facebook, nor Microsoft, etc, etc ...... I
> use them all - to the minimum that enables my work. For example my
> Gmail fowards to other accounts that I hold locally. It's always a

Don't you think that they might retain your emails anyhow even when
forwarded?

>  compromise between trust, security & usability. I try to spread
> closed-source risks. We have only to look at Geocities to see the
> long-term risks. They also ruled the world once.
> 
> I suppose you at BBC Backstage are forced by time & money constraints
> to employ closed-source, it is a shame.
> 
> I'd still like tips on any calendar/database apps that fit into Drupal
> as I'm a Drupal neophyte with a real need.
> 
> Regards,
> Nico Morrison


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